Support Worker
- Employer
- hireful
- Location
- Worthing
- Salary
- £11,978 to £12,462 depending on skills and experience
- Closing date
- 19 Sep 2019
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- Function
- Operations & Service Delivery
- Sector
- Health & Medical, Social Care & Welfare
- Hours
- Part Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
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Support Worker
Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Worthing and District
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £11,978 to £12,462 depending on skills and experience
Closing date: 19 September 2019
Interview date: 1 October 2019
About the role:
They are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional individual who would like to be part of our client's Dementia Support Service in Mid Sussex. This is a great opportunity to join their team as a Dementia Support Worker.
The service provides personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, helping them to maintain their independence, access services, improve their sense of well-being, and have more control of their lives, by assisting with the identification of needs and providing information and access to relevant services. The successful candidate will be expected to have great networking skills and work on promoting the service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals. The person will also be visiting clients in their own homes so the ability to travel independently across the area is essential.
About you:
The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with a good understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia and the ability to work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially.
You will be speaking to people at all levels across your area so great communication, networking and influencing skills are also essential. You must also have the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases are also essential.
Are you someone who can help people maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, putting them in more control of their lives? If this sounds like you, they can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of their team.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia etc.
REF: VAC16580
Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Worthing and District
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £11,978 to £12,462 depending on skills and experience
Closing date: 19 September 2019
Interview date: 1 October 2019
About the role:
They are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional individual who would like to be part of our client's Dementia Support Service in Mid Sussex. This is a great opportunity to join their team as a Dementia Support Worker.
The service provides personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, helping them to maintain their independence, access services, improve their sense of well-being, and have more control of their lives, by assisting with the identification of needs and providing information and access to relevant services. The successful candidate will be expected to have great networking skills and work on promoting the service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals. The person will also be visiting clients in their own homes so the ability to travel independently across the area is essential.
About you:
The successful candidate will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with a good understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia and the ability to work in a manner that facilitates inclusion, particularly of people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially.
You will be speaking to people at all levels across your area so great communication, networking and influencing skills are also essential. You must also have the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure.
Good IT skills and experience working with databases are also essential.
Are you someone who can help people maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, putting them in more control of their lives? If this sounds like you, they can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of their team.
You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia etc.
REF: VAC16580
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